Sunrise Morris Lighthouse Charleston South Carolina
by Carol Montoya
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Sunrise Morris Lighthouse Charleston South Carolina
Artist
Carol Montoya
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Sunrise Morris Lighthouse Charleston South Carolina
Save Morris Light House!
Morris Island light "stands on the southern side of the entrance to Charleston Harbor, north of the City of Folly Beach.
The lighthouse is unusual in that it now stands several hundred feet offshore. When constructed in 1876 the light was approximately 1,200 feet (370 m) from the water's edge. However, the construction in 1889 of the jetties which protect the shipping lanes leading to Charleston Harbor altered ocean currents, resulting in the rapid erosion of Morris Island and the destruction of many structures and historical sites (such as Fort Wagner). By 1938 the shoreline had reached the lighthouse, forcing its automation as it was no longer safe or practical to keep it manned. In 1962 the Morris Island Light was decommissioned and replaced by the new Charleston Light, located on Sullivan's Island at the north end of the harbor."
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Island_Light
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South Carolina08/10/2023
Lady Photographers...02/27/2020
Travel Art - DO NO...09/18/2019
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Steve Rich
Your wonderful work deserves to be FEATURED on the homepage of "South Carolinaā€¯. Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature Work, South Carolina (Aug-Sept 2023)" active discussion thread. 8-10-2023
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful artwork has been featured in the "Travel Art" group! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html * You are also invited to post it to our group's blog: travelartpix.com for worldwide exposure!